Thursday, May 2
School play, 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Saturday, Festus R-6 Performing Arts Center, 501 Westwind Drive. Festus Drama Department presents musical “Frozen Jr.” Tickets: $5 at door. Concessions sold by Support Our Stars (SOS) booster club. Character meet-and-greet and ice cream social 1:15 p.m. Saturday; admission $20; tables of eight $150.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Cinco de Mayo Social. Cost: $7 residents; $8 for others. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.
Creative Corner, 10-11 a.m., Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Creative, messy program for ages 2-5. Cost: $10 residents, $11 others; includes crafts and snacks. To sign up: 636-938-6775.
Charitable Angels, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Work on sewing, craft projects for donation. Call 636-296-2204.
Northwest Historical and Preservation Society, 5:30-7 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge.
Bingo, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Teen Anime Club, 6:15 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open 4 p.m. Call 636-677-3557.
House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: games 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; 10:30 a.m. exercise. Thursdays and Tuesdays: Bingo and canasta 10 a.m., pickleball 10:30 a.m. Lunch served 11:45 a.m. daily; reservations in advance at 636-677-4578.
Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. For ages 2-6. Call 636-937-2017.
Gardening Club, 1-3 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Families with children welcome.
Pay It Forward Baby Ministry, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., De Soto Community Center, 400 Boyd St. Free diapers, clothes, supplies for any child in need. Donations welcome. Call 314-779-4351.
Minecraft open play, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Cedar Hill Satellite Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 6780 Mall Drive. Ages 7-14. Call 636-551-1020 or visit jeffcolib.org.
Friday, May 3
Nite at the Races fundraiser, 6 p.m., Orlando’s South County, 4300 Hoffmeister Ave., St. Louis. Individual tickets: $50. Table of 10: $500; includes buffet dinner and open bar. Simulated horse races, auctions, raffles, dinner and games. Derby-themed attire encouraged. Sponsor: Pony Bird. Call 636-282-4447.
School play, 7 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Rickman Auditorium, 747 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Fox High School Theatre Troupe’s production of “Legally Blonde the Musical Jr.” Tickets sold at door: $8 students and seniors; $10 adults. Email, meyers@foxc6.org.
All for Family volunteer information meeting, 1 p.m., Hillsboro United Methodist Church, 4810 Hwy. B. Information: jenali@allforfamily.net.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Catfish, shrimp, Jack salmon plates with three sides: $13; cod plates $15. Dine in or carry out. Call 636-933-3981 or 636-937-3000.
Hooks and Needles Club, noon to 3:30 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Call 636-296-2204.
De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Exercise class 10-11 a.m., cards noon to 2 p.m. Fridays and Mondays; bingo 10-11 a.m. Fridays. Call 636-337-7578.
House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. ExerStart 10:45-11:30 a.m., pinochle 9:30 a.m., bunco 12:30 p.m. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Bingo, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
Saturday, May 4
Mattress drive, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seckman High School, 2800 Seckman Road, Imperial. More than 25 mattress styles priced below retail. Adjustable power bases, premium pillows, bed frames, mattress protectors. Delivery available. Benefits: Seckman High School Band. Visit, bit.ly/beds4seckman24.
Veterans health and benefits fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City. For all honorably discharged veterans, who should bring a copy of their DD214 form. Veterans service officers will answer questions about claims and health care eligibility. Health screenings, prizes, vendors. Call 636-937-5400 or email amvetsmoservice@gmail.com.
Alpaca shearing demonstration, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Big River Alpacas, 10622 Calico Road, Fletcher. Watch alpacas get their yearly haircut. Admission: $5; includes cup of grain to feed the animals and a 10 percent discount at the boutique. Fiber spinning, 50-50 drawing and basket raffles; food sold. Benefits: medical bills of Weston Vogt, born with an Omphalocele. Call 573-678-1102.
Barbecue, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 200 Boyd St., De Soto. Adult plate:$12. Menu: pork steaks and brats, choice of two sides and dessert. Call 636-586-6431.
Cars and Coffee, 8-10 a.m., Faith Baptist Church, 11835 Hwy. CC, Festus. Bring your classic, performance or modified car or truck to show it off. Spend time with other car enthusiasts. Call 314-680-0664.
Medical equipment donation drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Martin United Church of Christ, 3229 High Ridge Blvd., High Ridge. The St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program (STLHELP) will collect used wheelchairs, walkers, bathing equipment and other items. Visit stlhelp.org or call 314-897-4357.
Native plant sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Kress Farm, 5137 Glade Chapel, Hillsboro. Native shrubs, trees, vegetable plants, herbs, annuals, perennials and bedding plants.
Breakfast, 6:30-11 a.m., Eureka Masonic Lodge, 616 Stockell Drive. Cost: $11 adults, $5 children. Benefits Eureka High School scholarship fund, Shriners hospitals. Call 636-405-0375 or email ajpaschke@aol.com.
Chess club, 9:30-11:30 a.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. For all skill levels. Call 636-586-3858.
Pay It Forward Baby Ministry, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., De Soto Community Center, 400 Boyd St. Free diapers, clothes, supplies for any child in need. Donations welcome. Call 314-779-4351.
Baby and Me Lapsit, 10 a.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Ages 0-36 months. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
Clothing bag sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. Clothing sold for $2 per bag. Call 636-285-0934.
Ozark Food Pantry, 8:30-10:45 a.m., No. 1 Sunset Park, Festus. Call 636-933-9974.
Bingo, 5:45 p.m., Fenton American Legion, 2 Gravois Road. Kitchen serves at 4 p.m., special bingo at 5:45 p.m., regular bingo at 6:15 p.m. No checks or outside food, drinks.
Live music, 6-9 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill. Music: Jason Cole. Call 636-274-5001.
Rummage sale, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 310 Central Ave., Pevely. Scout Pack 467 will sell concessions for breakfast and a barbecue lunch. Call 636- 475-4486.
Jazz concert, 5-8 p.m., Jefferson College, 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro. Admission: $50. Dinner, drinks, auction, raffles and live music. Benefits: Jefferson College Vet Tech program for a new facility. RSVP: https://bit.ly/JC-Auction-2024.
Sunday, May 5
Open house, 1-4 p.m., Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic, 1864 Little Brennan Road, High Ridge. Up-close encounters with baby squirrels, raccoons and opossums. Raffle baskets, live music, snacks, activities, face painting. Call 636-677-3670.
Spring Vendor Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Seckman Local Business Plaza, 2868 Seckman Road, Imperial. Crafts, homemade products. Food by Star Cafe and Missouri PitFire for purchase. So far, $440 in vendor fees raised for Friends of Rescue Animals. Call 636-525-1418.
Fundraiser, 3-7 p.m., De Soto Knights of Columbus, 13225 Hwy. E. Attendance $5 per person; children 5 and under get in free. Raffles, silent auctions. Raffle tickets one for $5 or five for $20. Food $10 a plate. Benefits medical and living expenses for Dameon, a 24-year-old De Soto High School graduate who was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer and kidney failure.
Children’s art class, 10 a.m. to noon, Home Church, 1595 Archer Drive, Arnold. Free painting class for ages 6-12. To sign up: 636-296-0565.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Meat shoot, 11:30 a.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Doors open 10 a.m., practice begins 11 a.m.
Meat shoot, noon, De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive at Hwy. 21. Doors open 10 a.m., practice begins 11 a.m. House guns available. Meat and money rounds. Proceeds support veterans.
Monday, May 6
Fenton Garden Club, 1 p.m. first Mondays. For location, call Susan, 636-600-1311 or email fentongdnclb@gmail.com.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 3 p.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Preschool story hour, 10:30 a.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Call 636-586-3858.
De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St.. Scrabble 11 a.m. to noon. Call 636-337-7578.
House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Games 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. ExerStart 10:45-11:30 a.m. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Story time, 10 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Call 636-461-1914.
Rummage sale, 3-6 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 310 Central Ave., Pevely. Call 636- 475-4486.
Tuesday, May 7
Wind Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m., Jefferson College Fine Arts Building, 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro. Free admission. Come early for more entertainment in the lobby. Call 636-481-3372.
Scraps and Patches Quilt Guild, 7 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City.
Bingo, 6:15 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Exercise 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call 636-937-8333.
De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Bingo noon to 1 p.m. Call 636-337-7578.
Line dancing lessons, 7-9:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Soda and water available; dancers can bring snacks. Call Carol Smith at 314-609-8610.
Bridge club, 1-3 p.m., Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Free.
Food pantry, 8:30-11:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 113 Grand Ave., Festus. For residents of 63028, 63019, 63047 and 63048 ZIP codes. Call 636-937-6205.
Wednesday, May 8
Chess club, 3-5 p.m., Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Experienced players only. Bring game if possible. Call 636-938-6775.
De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Dominoes noon to 1 p.m. Call 636-337-7578.
Bingo, 6 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Doors open 4 p.m. Door prizes, two progressive games. Call 636-586-2594.
Therapy dog at library, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Children may read to therapy dog Maddie. Call 636-937-2017.
Line dancing, 6:30 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Sponsor: Midwest Club Dance. Call 314-972-4094.
Thursday, May 9
Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First Baptist Church, 2012 Missouri State Road, Arnold. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 221 Brierton Lane, Crystal City. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Festus-Crystal City Elks, 4 Elks Dr., Festus. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
Senior book bingo, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Winners choose from selection of used books. Free. To sign up: 636-938-6775.
Tumbling Tots, 10-11 a.m. second Thursdays and third Wednesdays, Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. For ages 6 months to 5 years. Fee: $9 residents; $10 others. To sign up: eureka.mo.us.
Ukulele Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. All ages and skill levels welcome. Call 636-937-2017.
Quad Cities Senior Center, 10-11:30 a.m., 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Learn to play dominos. Call 636-837-8333.
Toastmasters Jeffco Challengers, 7 p.m., New Hope UMC, 3921 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. In-person and virtual meetings by Zoom. Information: Josephineemde@yahoo.com.
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